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Paul Julian, PhD
Education
University of Florida
Ph.D. in Soil and Water Science
Gainesville, Florida
2018
Dissertation: Biogeochemical controls of water column productivity and nutrient cycling in semitropical wetlands – A case study from the Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas.
Florida Gulf Coast University
M.Sc in Environmental Science
Fort Myers, Florida
2010
Thesis: Habitat Selection by the Florida Panther in Response to Melaleuca Removal within Big Cypress National Preserve.
Benedictine College
B.Sc. in Biochemistry
Atchison, Kansas
2005
Senior Project: The Quantitative Study of Mercury in Atchison Area Water Sources.
Professional Experience
Environmental Consultant, Everglades Technical Lead
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Fort Myers/Tallahassee, Florida
Present - Aug. 2011
- Participate in multi-agency regulatory and science review team.
- Perform water quality compliance calculations.
- Conduct data mining and analysis of environmental data.
- Synthesize and author technical reports.
- Technical review of submittals consistent with the Clean Water Act.
- Support federal and state restoration planning efforts.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Florida
Gainesville/Fort Pierce, Florida
Aug. 2016 - Aug. 2018
- Analysis of water quality and soil nutrient data.
- Aid in writing quarterly and annual reports.
- Participate in project workshops and present project related finds at national and international conferences.
Adjunct Faculty
Florida Gulf coast University
Fort Myers, Florida
Jan. 2015 - May 2015
- Taught weekly lectures.
- Graded exams and assignments
- Instructor for ISC 3120: Scientific Process
Biological Scientist III
Florida Fish and Wildlife Reserch Institute
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Jan. 2010 - Aug. 2011
- Operation of boats in marine and estuarine environments.
- Collect optical water quality samples and associated data.
- Collect seagrass, macroalge, and sediment for analysis according to US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) protocols and/or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) protocols.
- Geostatistical analysis, photo-interpretation, spatial analysis, and writing reports/summaries
Lab Manager
University of Florida
Immokalee, Florida
Feb. 2008 - Dec. 2009
- Analysis of plant samples for agricultural pathogens including Huanglongbing (HLB; Citrus Greening).
- Analyses include advanced molecular biological techniques including DNA/RNA isolations, RFPL, PCR, RT-PCR and qPCR.
- Field sampling, data entry and report writing.
- Maintain everyday laboratory operation.
Graduate Research Assitant
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, Florida
Dec. 2007 - Dec. 2008
- Analysis of existing water quality data to aid in the selection of water quality targets for southwest Florida.
Technical Director/Chemist
HBEL Inc. (Formerly Harbor Branch Environmental Lab Inc.)
Lehigh Acres/Fort Myers, Florida
Mar. 2007 - Feb. 2008
- Analyze drinking water, waste water and environmental samples according approved protocols.
- Writing technical reports and grants, data entry and field sampling.
- Maintain everyday laboratory operation.
- Interact with current and potential clients.
Staff Chemist II
Mote Marine Labortory
Sarasota, Florida
Dec. 2005 - Mar. 2007
- Operation of boats in marine and estuarine environments.
- Collect and analyse sediment and water samples from marine, estuarine and freshwater environments.
- Maintain a variety of instruments, manage field operations, and data entry.
Licenses & Certifications
Professional Wetland Scientist
Society of Wetland Scientists
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2018
PWS # 2905
Florida Stormwater Management Inspector
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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2013
Credential ID 28265
PADI Open Water Diver
Professional Association of Diving Instructors
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2009
Honors & Awards
Sam Polston Award
University of Florida
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2016
Wetland Biogeochemistry Laboratory Graduate Fellowship
University of Florida
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2015
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Travel Awards
University of Florida
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2015 & 2016
Chemistry Department Service Award
Benedictine College
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2005
Discovery Scholar
Benedictine College
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2004 & 2005
Athletic Scholarship
Benedictine College
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2001
Synergistic Activities
Extracurricular
Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research.
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Present - 2016
Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research
Student Organization, Off-Campus Representative.
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2017 - 2018
Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Conference, Mercury and Sulfur Special Session co-organizer
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2017 & 2015
Peer and Technical Review
Peer Review
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- Wetlands
- Journal of Agriculture
- Ecotoxicology
- Lake and Reservoir Management
- Environmental Management
- Ecological Engineering
- Science of the Environment
- Ecology and Evolution
- and many more
Technical Review
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- South Florida Environmental Report
- Everglades Technical Oversight Committee
- Aquifer Storage and Recover Pilot Project Technical Data Review
Working Groups and Subteams
Western Everglades Restoration Planning Project
Water Quality Subteam
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Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Planning Project
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Loxahatchee River Restoration Planning Project
Water Quality Subteam
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Everglades Combined Operation Plan
Water Quality and Adaptive Management Subteams
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Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research
Biogeochemistry Working Group
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Science Communication
Blog content (Topics: ecology, biogeochemistry, statistics, etc.)
https://swampthingecology.org/blog/
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Informatics and Programming
Publications
A complete list of publications can be found on my webpage (link).
In Preparation
Book Review: Spatial Ecology and Conservation Modeling, Applications with R, R. Fletcher and M. Fortin. Springer, 2019.
Austral Ecology
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Julian, P.
A tale of two storms: effects of sea level rise and pre-existing conditions on biogeochemical response to tropical storms.
Frontiers in Marine Science Marine Biogeochemistry.
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Julian, P., et al.
Translating stream spiraling concepts to wetland nutrient uptake and transport mechanisms in a subtropical treatment wetland.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment.
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Julian, P., S. Gerber and A.J. Reisinger.
Reduced soil nutrient enrichment and Typha domingensis expansion due to restoration efforts. A temporal analysis of Taylor Slough in Everglades National Park.
Journal of Environmental Management
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August, K.A., L.T. Simpson, P. Julian and T.Z Osborne.
Peer-Reviewed (Last Five-Years)
Evaluation of nutrient stoichiometric relationships amongst ecosystem compartments of a subtropical treatment wetland. Do we have “Redfield Wetlands”?
Ecological Processes. (In Press)
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2019
Julian, P., et al.
Balancing Wetland Restoration Benefits to People and Nature.
The Solutions Journal. 9(3) Link
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2018
Marazzi, L., M. Finlayson, P.A. Gell, P. Julian, J.S. Kominoski and E.E. Gaiser.
From lake to estuary, the tale of two waters: a study of aquatic continuum biogeochemistry.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 190:96
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Julian, P and T.Z. Osborne.
Letter to editor regarding Surratt D, Shindle D, Yongshan W, et al. Letter to the Editor Regarding: Julian P, 2017. Assessment of Upper Taylor Slough water quality and implications for ecosystem management in Everglades National Park.
Wetland Ecology and Management. 26(3):249 - 251.
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Julian, P.
Carbon pool trends and dynamics within a subtropical peatland during long-term restoration.
Ecological Processes. 6(1):43 – 57
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2017
Julian, P., S. Gerber, A.L. Wright, B. Gu and T.Z. Osborne.
Assessment of Upper Taylor Slough water quality and implication of ecosystem status in Everglades National Park.
Wetlands Ecology and Management. 25(2):191-209
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Julian, P.
Iron and pyritization in wetland soils of the Florida Coastal Everglades.
Estuaries and Coasts. 40(3): 191-209
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Julian, P., R. Chambers and T. Russell.
Mercury stoichiometric relationships in a subtropical peatland.
Water, Air & Soil Pollution. 227(12):472
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2016
Julian, P., B. Gu and A. Wright.
Commentary on “Mitsch et al 2015, Protecting the Florida Everglades wetlands with wetlands: Can stormwater phosphorus be reduced to oligotrophic conditions?”
Ecological Engineering. 108:333-337
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Julian, P.
Iron and Sulfur porewater and surface water biogeochemical interactions in a subtropical peatlands.
Soil Science Society of America Journal. 80(3):794-802.
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Julian, P.
South Florida Coastal Sediment Ecological Risk Assessment.
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 95(2):188-193
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2015
Julian, P.
Mercury accumulation in Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides Lacépède) within marsh ecosystems of the Florida Everglades, USA.
Ecotoxicology. 24(1):202-214
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Julian, P. and B. Gu.
Technical (Last Five-Years)
Chapter 3A: Status of water quality in the Everglades Protection Area
South Florida Environmental Report
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2013 - 2019
Julian, P., et al.
Chapter 3B: Mercury and sulfur environmental assessment for the Everglades.
South Florida Environmental Report
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2014 - 2019
Julian, P., et al.
Numeric Interpretation of Narrative Standards for the L-28 Interceptor Canal and Big Cypress National Preserve.
Technical Support Document: Western Everglades Planning Project.
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2017
Julian, P., et al.
Presentations
Multiple technical presentations not listed here have been presented at meetings including technical, environmental policy, restoration project planning and general public audiences.
Oral (Last five-years)
Hydrologic restoration of a shallow oligotrophic marl wetland. What is the soil telling us?
Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration
Coral Springs, Florida
2019
Julian, P., K. August, L. Simpson, T.Z. Osborne, D. Surratt.
Don’t wave the river red gums goodbye. The role of environmental flows in restoring river water quality and riparian zones along the Wimmera River.
Society of Wetland Scientist Annual Meeting
Denver, Colorado
2018
Julian, P. and G. Fletcher.
Let’s take a ride downstream. Translating nutrient spiraling concepts to wetland ecosystems.
Society of Wetland Scientist Annual Meeting
Denver, Colorado
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Julian, P., S. Gerber. A.J. Reisinger, K. Larios.
Did you guess which thing was not like the others? Evaluation of wetland nutrient stoichiometry and homeostasis in a subtropical treatment wetland.
Society of Wetland Scientist Annual Meeting
Denver, Colorado
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Julian, P., et al.
Translating the effects of sea-level rise in urban systems to the coastal ecosystem interface.
12th International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands
Coral Springs, Florida
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Osborne, T.Z., M.W. Clark, P. Julian, N. Ward, R. Collins, E.J. Philips and P. Fletcher.
Biogeochemical response of selected STA flow-ways to different flow scenarios.
12th International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands
Coral Springs, Florida
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Villapando, O., J. King, R.K. Bhomia and P. Julian.
One of these things is not like the other. Evaluation of wetland nutrient stoichiometry and homeostasis in a subtropical treatment wetland.
12th International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands
Coral Springs, Florida
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Julian, P., et al.
Examining the effects of hurricanes Matthew and Irma on water quality in the inter-coastal waterway, St. Augustine, FL.
American Geophysical Union
New Orleans, Louisiana
2017
Ward, N., T. Dye, P. Julian and T.Z. Osborne.
Stoichiometric relationships amongst ecosystem compartments of a treatment wetland.
Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference
Fort Myers, Florida
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Julian, P., R Bhomia, S. Gerber, and A.L. Wright.
Pyrite formation in the Coastal Everglades: Can a fool’s gold indicate sea-level rise?
Society of Soil Scientist of America Annual Meeting
Tampa, Florida
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Julian, P., R. Chambers, J. Kominoski, T. Troxler, A. Wright, and T.Z. Osborne.
Aquatic Productivity in Subtropical Marsh along a soil nutrient gradient – An assessment of the Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas.
Society of Soil Scientist of America Annual Meeting
Tampa, Florida
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Julian, P., R. Bhomia, A. Wright, and T.Z. Osborne.
Spatial Distribution of Soil Biogeochemical Properties in Stormwater Treatment Area 3/4 Cells 3A and 3B.
Society of Soil Scientist of America Annual Meeting
Tampa, Florida
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Osborne, T.Z., R. Bhomia, P. Julian and K.R. Reddy.
Aquatic Productivity in Subtropical Marsh – Observations from the Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas.
Society of Wetland Scientist Annual Meeting
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Julian, P.
Limiting Factors in Mercury Methylation Hotspot Development: The Tangled Web.
Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration
Coral Spring, Florida
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Julian, P., B. Gu and A. Freitag.
Data Integration and Synthesis Framework for Understanding the Phosphorus Cycling and Reduction Mechanisms in STA Flow-ways.
Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration
Coral Spring, Florida
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Gerber, S., K. Larios and P. Julian.
High Biotic Mercury in South Florida Wetlands: Fish Trophic Position and Wading Bird Redistribution.
Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration
Coral Spring, Florida
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Gu, B and P. Julian.
Water Quality Along inflow to Outflow Gradient of the Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas.
Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration
Coral Spring, Florida
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Villapando, O., R. Bhomia, J. King and P. Julian.
Status and Trends of Landscape-Scale Mercury in South Florida and the Everglades.
7th SETAC World Congress/SETAC North America 37th Annual Meeting
Orlando, Florida
2016
Julian, P., B. Gu, K. Weaver and A. Wright
Alteration of hydrology by mangrove encroachment in saltmarsh ecosystems and potential impacts to ecosystem services.
Ecological Society of America
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Osborne, T.Z., L.T. Simpson, T.B. Schafer, M. Camacho, P. Julian II, N.D. Ward, and L. Laplaca.
Carbon biogeochemical processes along a Mangrove-Salt Marsh ecotone.
Mangrove & Macrobenthos Meeting 4
Saint Augustine, Florida
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Osborne, T.Z., L.T. Simpson, T.B. Schafer, M. Camacho, P. Julian II, N.D. Ward, and L. Laplaca.
Interpreting effects of water management on soil nutrient cycling in an oligotrophic subtropical wetland.
Society of Wetland Scientist Annual Meeting
Corpus Christi, Texas
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Julian, P., T.Z. Osborne, J. Castro, J. Sadle and L.R. Ellis. 2016.
Can soil nutrient stoichiometry determine mercury hotspot formation in a subtropical peatland? An Everglades case study.
Society of Wetland Scientist Annual Meeting
Corpus Christi, Texas
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Julian, P. and A. Wright.
Hydrologic restoration of the Taylor Slough Region of Everglades National Park. Changes in water quality and implications for ecosystem management.
5th University of Florida Water Institute Symposium
Gainesville, Florida
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Julian, P.
An Overview of Everglades Mercury Issues: Critical Questions Remain.
Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration
Coral Springs, Florida
2015
Julian, P., B. Gu, G. Redfield, and K. Weaver.
Spatial and Temporal Variation of Total Mercury in Mosquitofish from Everglades Marshes.
Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration
Coral Springs, Florida
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Gu, B., P. Julian and G. Redfield.
2014. Large-Scale Water Quality Improvement Projects: An Everglades Perspective.
SLER Con
Orlando, Florida
2014
Julian, P.
Poster (Last five-years)
Landscape Biogeochemistry: How hurricanes influence biogeochemistry across the Florida Coastal Everglades.
Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research Annual Scientist Meeting
Miami, Florida
2019
Julian, P., E.E. Gaiser, J.S. Kominoski, E. Castaneda, T.G. Troxler, S. Davis, C. Osburn.
Is the Everglades Ecosystem a stoichiometric deviant? An investigation of ecological stoichiometry along the aquatic continuum of the Everglades ecosystem.
Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research Annual Scientist Meeting
Miami, Florida
2018
Julian, P., J.S. Kominoski, E.E. Gaiser and A Wymore.
Effects of Hurricane Irma on dissolved organic carbon fluxes along a salinity gradient.
12th International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands
Coral Springs, Florida
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Schafer, T.B., N. Ward, P. Julian, K.R. Reddy and T.Z. Osborne.
Soil nutrient enrichment post hydrologic management: A temporal analysis of Taylor slough.
12th International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands
Coral Springs, Florida
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August, K., P. Julian and T.Z. Osborne. 2018.
River runs through it. Evaluation of groundwater and surface water connectivity and its implications on riparian biogeochemistry and ecology.
12th International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Wetlands
Coral Springs, Florida
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Julian, P., G. Fletcher and A.L. Wright.
Pyrite in the Coastal Everglades, It’s more than Fool’s Gold.
Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research Annual Scientist Meeting
Miami, Florida
2017
Julian, P., R. Chambers, J. Kominoski and T. Troxler.
Key Factors Controlling Wetland Aquatic Productivity in the Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas.
Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration
Coral Spring, Florida
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Julian, P., M. Powers, R. Bhomia, A. Wright and J. Dombrowski.
Spatial Distribution of Soil Biogeochemical Properties in Stormwater Treatment Area 3/4 Cells 3A and 3B.
Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration
Coral Spring, Florida
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Osborne, T.Z., R. Bhomia, P. Julian and K.R. Reddy.
Removal of Mercury from Surface Water by Constructed Wetlands in South Florida, USA.
7th SETAC World Congress/SETAC North America 37th Annual Meeting
Orlando, Florida
2016
Gu, B., N. Niemeyer and P. Julian.
Total Phosphorus and Total Nitrogen trends in Upper Taylor Slough, Everglades National Park, Florida.
24th Annual Southwest Florida Water Resources Conference
Fort Myers, Florida
2015
Julian, P., G. Redfield and A. Wright.
Ecosystem Sampling Suitability: Do my monitoring locations represent the water body?
Rookery Bay GIS Symposium
Naples, Florida
2014
Julian, P.
Comment on and reinterpretation of Gabriel et al., (2014) ‘Fish mercury and surface water sulfate relationships in the Everglades Protection Area.’
Environmental Management. 55(1):1-5
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